Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine: FDA approves single-shot jab
The Johnson & Johnson vaccine, made by Belgian firm Janssen, is the third jab authorised in the US. Source link
Has China lifted 100 million people out of poverty?
President Xi says China has achieved his poverty reduction pledge – but has it? Source link
Fact checking CPAC: speakers make false claims about the election, the Capitol attack, immigration, Covid, and The Muppets
Friday featured false claims about the election, the Capitol attack, and even The Muppets, while on Saturday, there were several incorrect claims on immigration, energy and voting laws — some of which echoed claims President Donald Trump had repeated throughout his administration. Here is a fact check of some of the statements CPAC speakers made … Read more
Treatise Of Hope: ‘It is not so bad to be a refugee’
Al Galidi has never returned to his home country. “The bestselling books in the Netherlands are written either by ex-football players or wives of criminals,” jokes Rodaan Al Galidi. “But I guarantee you, refugees could have a good story when they tell their stories not with tears, but with laughter,” he says. Al Galidi should … Read more
Diversity In Space: ESA to recruit more female astronauts, people with disabilities
Indian-American aerospace engineer Swati Mohan who has been associated with NASA’s Perseverance Mars Mission since its inception When NASA’s Perseverance rover gently touched down on the surface of Mars last week after seven months in space, the news was first confirmed by Indian-American Swati Mohan. What’s important here is that this NASA female scientist made … Read more
Between sips: The soy sauce express
Soy sauce makes for a great marinade and pre-cooking seasoning for raw ingredients ‘Fernweh’ is a German word, which describes the feeling of missing a place you have never been to. There could be no word more apt to convey how I feel about Japan every single day. But, in my defence, I have personally … Read more
Virtual literature festivals in the pandemic era
Here, we bring to you some festivals that went online in the pandemic era. By Reya Mehrotra The 2021 Jaipur Literature Festival, which made its virtual debut this year, concludes today. From Bill Gates to Malala Yousafzai, Priyanka Chopra to William Dalrymple, the festival shone bright with the participation of stars from different walks of … Read more
‘This is the best time in history to campaign on issues you care about’
Nida Hasan, country director, Change.org By Reya Mehrotra In the age of hashtag movements and digital activism, online petition platforms, as well as social media have become the ‘toolkits’ of dissent. One such platform is Change.org, which operates in Asia, Africa and Latin American countries to empower communities, and has achieved some notable milestones, including … Read more
Highlights: Wales claim Triple Crown with convincing win over England
Wales secure the Triple Crown and keep their Grand Slam hopes alive with a thrilling and controversial 40-24 win over England at the Principality Stadium. MATCH REPORT: Wales beat England and take the Triple Crown WATCH MORE: ‘It was a hell of a game’ – Wales boss Pivac Available to UK users only. Source link
Continental Connection | A timely read for anyone
We are currently in the Digital Age, which, like prior ages, will recalibrate the economic reality, lifestyles and geopolitics, but under increased challenges of inequality and sustainable development. By Rajeev Malik One of the fallouts of the coronavirus pandemic is a growing list of commentators writing requiems for globalisation. This is ironic given that scientific … Read more